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Geomorphic change in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta
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More than 70% of large deltas are under threat from rising sea levels, subsidence and anthropogenic interferences, including the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna (GBM) delta, the Earth’s largest and most populous delta system. The dynamic geomorphology of this delta is often overlooked in assessments of its vulnerability; consequently, development plans and previous management investments have been undermined by unanticipated geomorphic responses. In this Review, we describe GBM delta dynamics, exam...
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- Published
- Peer review status:
- Peer reviewed
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- 10.1038/s43017-021-00213-4
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- Springer Nature
- Journal:
- Nature Reviews Earth and Environment More from this journal
- Volume:
- 2
- Issue:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 763–780
- Publication date:
- 2021-10-05
- Acceptance date:
- 2021-08-06
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2662-138X
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English
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1192688
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pubs:1192688
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2021-10-04
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- 2021
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- This is the accepted manuscript version of the article. The final version is available online from Springer Nature at: https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-021-00213-4
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